This stunning map is a near replica of Hogwarts Castle of Harry Potter! Whether you are playing of ssp or with friends, this map offers tons of things to do and explore.
Download:
Hogwarts Castle Map
Installation:
Download the map and extract the files.
Go to your .minecraft folder. This is...

The Lootable Bodies mod for 1.8 spawns a body after you die. This body contains your items and is unharmed by fire, explosions, and falling.
When you die, this mod spawns a corpse and puts all of your inventory on the corpse. Damageable items suffer some damage, but will never be destroyed. Nearby items on the ground will be sucked into your corpse too.
Protects against lava:
Explosions:
Falls:
Disposing Bodies:
Hitting a body 3 times with a shovel will dispose it, dropping any equipment it has still on it.
Download the Lootable Bodies Minecraft Mod for 1.8:
Lootable Bodies Mod for 1.8
Forge Installer for 1.8
1) Install forge...

The Capsule mod allows you to store and carry around regions of blocks in one item. You can then open and close this capsule anywhere.
Download the Capsule Mod for 1.8:
Capsule Mod for 1.8
Forge for 1.8
Installation:
Locate your Minecraft.jar file.
If you haven’t already installed Forge, drag the files from the forge zip file into Minecraft.jar.
Run Minecraft once
Drag the mod to the .minecraft/mods...

The Grappling Hook mod for 1.8 adds several grappling hooks and accessories that let you quickly travel through your world. You can use it to swing around and reach high spots.
Download the Grappling Hook Mod for 1.8:
Grappling Hook Mod for 1.8
Forge for 1.8
Installation:
Locate your Minecraft.jar file.
If you haven’t already installed Forge, drag the files from the forge zip file into Minecraft.jar.
Run Minecraft once
Drag the mod to the .minecraft/mods...

The Carvable Pumpkins mod for 1.7.10/1.8 adds a new pumpkins that can have any pattern carved into it.
Download the Carvable Pumpkins Mod for 1.7.10/1.8:
Carvable Pumpkins Mod for 1.7.10
Carvable Pumpkins Mod for 1.8
Forge for 1.7.10/1.8
Installation:
Locate your Minecraft.jar file.
If you haven’t already installed Forge, drag the files from the forge zip file into Minecraft.jar.
Run Minecraft once
Drag the mod to the .minecraft/mods...

The Werewolf mod for 1.8 adds the ability to transform into a werewolf. This brings increased strength and speed but also has some drawbacks. You can level up your strength and speed by increasing your savagery level.
Download the Howling Moon Mod for 1.8:
Howling Moon mod for 1.8
Forge for 1.8
Installation:
Locate your Minecraft.jar file.
If you haven’t already installed Forge, drag the files from the forge zip file into Minecraft.jar.
Run Minecraft once
Drag the mod to the .minecraft/mods...

The Worms mod for 1.8 adds worms, grubs, and cactus moth larvae to the game. They can be found by digging up dirt and eaten to fill up your hunger bar in an emergency.
Download the Worms Mod for 1.8:
Worms mod for 1.8
Forge for 1.8
Installation:
Locate your Minecraft.jar file.
If you haven’t already installed Forge, drag the files from the forge zip file into Minecraft.jar.
Run Minecraft once
Drag the mod to the .minecraft/mods...